Extended School Year
New Road Schools follow an extended school year (ESY) calendar for several reasons.
Academically, ESY is recommended for students to earn credits, to make up missed work, or to retain learning that may be lost over a long summer vacation. The consistency of academic learning that is maintained by having students stay in school when they would otherwise not be studying over the summer break allows for continued progress and immersion in the stimulating educational curriculum.
Behaviorally and emotionally, as well, students benefit from participating in ESY because the structure and uniformity of the program prompt them to sustain a level of success and self-discipline that may not be required of them outside the school environment. By adhering to the same rules and behavioral model in summer that they've been following throughout the regular school year, New Road students experience a much easier transition back to school in the fall
While not all students participate in the ESY program, most are recommended for it by the New Road School child study teams. As well as following the regular curriculum, students enjoy a variety of field trips and fun activities in the summer months to keep them actively engaged and interested in learning.
My child’s self-esteem has really risen. He sees that he can achieve, that he can learn. That’s impacted his behavior at home and with his friends. He’s a different child now; he really is.